Which has more people, China or Malaysia?

China has a population of 1,412,914,089 (2nd of 235 countries) and Malaysia has 36,385,115 (45th of 235).

How do China and Malaysia compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?

Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): China 78.0 (68th of 215), Malaysia 76.8 (84th of 215) among countries. China ranks better.

How do China and Malaysia compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?

GDP per Person at PPP (International $): China $29,333 (70th of 184), Malaysia $41,498 (56th of 184) among countries. Malaysia ranks better.

Where does China beat Malaysia most clearly?

China ranks far ahead on Community Safety 2022 to 2024 (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 93.0% vs 36.0%; Broadband Cost per Month (Adjusted) (Internet Cost by Country): $8.45 vs $65.10; Gini Coefficient - Income (Gini Coefficient by Country): 26.0 vs 40.7.

Where does Malaysia beat China most clearly?

Malaysia ranks far ahead on Hypertension-Related Death Rate (Hypertension Rates by Country): 52.2 per 100k vs 300.5 per 100k; Pct Stomach Cancer Risk at 74 (Stomach Cancer Rates by Country): 0.44% vs 1.7%; Culture Rank GCI v1.6 (Good Country Index by Country): 26th vs 142nd.

China vs Malaysia

Malaysia comes out ahead of China on 313 of 568 statistics where one end is better, to 245 with 10 ties. China leads on Tech & Business, Education and Crime & Safety and 1 more category. Malaysia leads on Politics & Government, Law and Infrastructure & Energy and 6 more categories.

568 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 10 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

China

Wins: 245
Avg. percentile: 54
Categories led: 4

Malaysia

Wins: 313
Avg. percentile: 57
Categories led: 9

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.

Statistic	China	Malaysia
Population	1,412,914,089 2nd of 235	36,385,115 45th of 235
Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank)	78.0 68th of 215	76.8 84th of 215
GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$29,333 70th of 184	$41,498 56th of 184
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	4.62% 76th of 181	3.76% 64th of 181
Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank)	100.0% tied 1st of 214	100.0% tied 1st of 214
Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank)	4.1 tied 39th of 195	7.0 tied 59th of 195
GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$13,862 72nd of 185	$13,125 73rd of 185

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

Politics & GovernmentMalaysia · 38 statistics
Tech & BusinessChina · 21 statistics
LawMalaysia · 8 statistics
EducationChina · 10 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyMalaysia · 37 statistics
TravelMalaysia · 10 statistics
CultureMalaysia · 71 statistics
HealthMalaysia · 202 statistics
PopulationMalaysia · 18 statistics
EnvironmentMalaysia · 44 statistics
EconomicsMalaysia · 78 statistics
Crime & SafetyChina · 41 statistics
Manufacturing & MiningChina · 3 statistics

Biggest differences

The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 118 countries.

Statistic	China	Malaysia
Community Safety 2022 to 2024Most Dangerous Countries for Women	93.0% tied 2nd of 198	36.0% 186th of 198
Hypertension-Related Death RateHypertension Rates by Country	300.5 per 100k 179th of 204	52.2 per 100k 14th of 204
Broadband Cost per Month (Adjusted)Internet Cost by Country	$8.45 3rd of 189	$65.10 139th of 189
Gini Coefficient - IncomeGini Coefficient by Country	26.0 8th of 172	40.7 tied 128th of 172
Pct Stomach Cancer Risk at 74Stomach Cancer Rates by Country	1.7% tied 171st of 184	0.44% tied 44th of 184
Culture Rank GCI v1.6Good Country Index by Country	142nd 139th of 171	26th 26th of 171
Head of State Annual SalaryWhat Country has the Highest Paid Government Leader?	$22,000 150th of 179	$263,500 32nd of 179
Gini Coefficient - WealthWealth Inequality by Country	70.1% 25th of 171	83.0% tied 137th of 171
Global Peace IndexMost Peaceful Countries	2.231 117th of 162	1.513 12th of 162
Chlamydial Infection RateSTD Rates by Country	670 per 100k 6th of 201	2,210 per 100k 134th of 201
Stomach Cancer ASRStomach Cancer Rates by Country	13.7 cases per 100k tied 169th of 185	4.1 cases per 100k tied 52nd of 185
% Stomach Cancer Mortality at 74Stomach Cancer Rates by Country	1.1% tied 157th of 184	0.33% tied 45th of 184
Planet and Climate Rank GCI v1.6Good Country Index by Country	60th 60th of 171	167th 164th of 171
Overall Democracy Index ScoreDemocracy Ranking by Country	2.11 145th of 167	7.11 44th of 167
Econ Freedom Index HeritageEconomic Freedom Index by Country	49.0 150th of 174	67.1 tied 45th of 174
EIU Democracy Index Overall ScoreDemocracy Index by Country	2.24 142nd of 167	7.11 42nd of 167
Female Suicide RateSuicide Rate by Country	5.5 per 100k 150th of 204	1.45 per 100k 28th of 204
EIU Political Culture ScoreDemocracy Index by Country	3.13 tied 139th of 166	6.25 tied 42nd of 166
% Annual Forest Area Change 1990-2020Deforestation Rates by Country	40.0% 11th of 175	-7.3% 112th of 175
Stomach Cancer Mortality CRStomach Cancer Rates by Country	18.4 per 100k pop. 173rd of 185	3.7 per 100k pop. 68th of 185
LP Natural EnvironmentLegatum Prosperity Index	139th 139th of 167	46th 46th of 167
Stomach Cancer CRStomach Cancer Rates by Country	25.4 cases per 100k 173rd of 185	4.6 cases per 100k tied 69th of 185
Stomach Cancer Mortality ASRStomach Cancer Rates by Country	9.4 cases per 100k 162nd of 185	3.3 cases per 100k tied 58th of 185
EPI Waste ManagementEnvironmental Performance Index by Country	93.26 53rd of 163	16.94 143rd of 163
V-Dem ECI ScoreV Dem Democracy Index by Country	0.29 tied 154th of 175	0.71 tied 58th of 175
Debt as % of GNICountries Without Debt	12.9% 30th of 206	61.7% 143rd of 206
Legal Status of ExecutionsMost Strict Countries in the World	-2.16 8th of 174	1.35 102nd of 174
EIU Political Participation ScoreDemocracy Index by Country	3.33 tied 128th of 165	6.67 tied 38th of 165
Vacc. Rate BCGVaccination Rates by Country	99.0% tied 1st of 153	90.0% tied 95th of 153
EIU Civil Liberties ScoreDemocracy Index by Country	0.88 tied 155th of 162	5.88 tied 72nd of 162

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Quick answers

Which is better, China or Malaysia?: Malaysia comes out ahead of China on 313 of 568 statistics where one end is better, to 245 with 10 ties. China leads on Tech & Business, Education and Crime & Safety and 1 more category. Malaysia leads on Politics & Government, Law and Infrastructure & Energy and 6 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, China or Malaysia?: China has a population of 1,412,914,089 (2nd of 235 countries) and Malaysia has 36,385,115 (45th of 235).
How do China and Malaysia compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?: Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): China 78.0 (68th of 215), Malaysia 76.8 (84th of 215) among countries. China ranks better.
How do China and Malaysia compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?: GDP per Person at PPP (International $): China $29,333 (70th of 184), Malaysia $41,498 (56th of 184) among countries. Malaysia ranks better.
Where does China beat Malaysia most clearly?: China ranks far ahead on Community Safety 2022 to 2024 (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 93.0% vs 36.0%; Broadband Cost per Month (Adjusted) (Internet Cost by Country): $8.45 vs $65.10; Gini Coefficient - Income (Gini Coefficient by Country): 26.0 vs 40.7.
Where does Malaysia beat China most clearly?: Malaysia ranks far ahead on Hypertension-Related Death Rate (Hypertension Rates by Country): 52.2 per 100k vs 300.5 per 100k; Pct Stomach Cancer Risk at 74 (Stomach Cancer Rates by Country): 0.44% vs 1.7%; Culture Rank GCI v1.6 (Good Country Index by Country): 26th vs 142nd.

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